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41) The key to effective psychological intervention programs for children with autistic disorder is __________. A) short-term therapies B) biological approaches C) cognitive therapies D) early intervention 42) An interactive computer program called FaceSay has been shown to improve the ability of children with autism spectrum disorder to __________. A) recognize faces B) communicate more effectively with care providers C) utilize non-verbal expressive communication D) process multiple stimuli simultaneously 43) In a classic study conducted by O. Ivar Lovaas, children suffering from autism received more than 40 hours of one-to-one behaviour modification each week for at least two years. Significant intellectual and educational gains were reported for __% of the children in the program. A) 7 B) 27 C) 47 D) 67 44) Although there is no cure for autism, _____ treatment programs have yielded the best results. A) cognitive B) family C) psychodynamic D) structured 45) Which of the following is NOT true of behavioural approaches to treating children with autism? A) They suggest that faulty learning causes autism. B) They suggest that the principles of learning may be helpful in the treatment of autistic behaviour. C) They sometimes involve the use of electric shocks to eliminate self-injurious behaviours. D) They use positive reinforcement to teach and maintain new behaviours. 46) Lovaas has recommended the use of ________ to eliminate self-mutilating behaviours among children with autism. A) prefrontal lobotomies B) behaviour modification C) cognitive restructuring D) play therapy 47) A 1987 study found significant improvement for ________ % of children with autism provided with intensive behavioural treatment, as compared with 2% for a control group. A) 7 B) 27 C) 47 D) 67 48) Researchers have found that drugs that block________ activity can reduce repetitive thoughts and social withdrawal. A) dopamine B) serotonin C) acetylcholine D) epinephrine 49) Many aspects of autistic behaviour, such as rocking and self-mutilation, can be diminished through the administration of drugs used to treat ________. A) narcotics addiction B) anxiety C) schizophrenia D) epileptic seizures 50) A disorder characterized by a broad delay in the development of adaptive and intellectual abilities that affect most areas of cognitive and social functioning is ________. A) autism B) childhood schizophrenia C) mental retardation D) avoidant disorder